Does it require to install Logitech software to use the touch area in Windows 8?
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I do not have a touch screen and the mouse operated normally once the usb stub was put in. I did install the program when prompted to do so. No problems.
13151
I didn't have to install anything special for Windows but I don't have a touch screen
13152
I'm using Win7 and with SetPoint software you get more functionality with this mouse as well as customization. I would presume Win 8 would be the same. It does work as Plug-n-Play device with regular functionality but with software you get the most from it.
44775
Yes, you must install a special pref app called "Logitech Preference Manager". In this app, there is a checkbox that says: Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys (When this option is selected, press the Fn key to use the special features on each key.)
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I don't know about Windows 8 since I have Windows 7, but if they are the same, then the answer is yes and no. Yes - as soon as you plug it in, Windows will find the drivers, install them and you're good to go.No - if you have multiple pointing devices from Logitech and you want to use them with a single USB dongle, then you need to download & install the Logitech Unifying Receiver software.Also, you may want to install their Setpoint software which lets you tweak the behavior (pointer speed, etc.).HTH, Amir
1013617
Yes, but you have to download the program to do it from the Logitech website.
89401
Actually, for most people you don't need to install the software at all. On my Vista laptop I just use the OS Bluetooth options to find and sync with the mouse and I'm good to go. If you want to do non-standard button/wheel mappings you may need to install the Logitech software, but as a general rule I try to avoid software bloat whenever possible and the Logitech software is something you don't really need.
178324
I'm not sure. If so it'd be in the touchpad settings where you could do so I think
406587
Yes, besides the touch screen this is just like any other regular laptop. Moreover, windows 8 enables user to use the mousepad completely if one doesnt want to use the touch screen. Hope this helps.
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No it's not. But I don't feel like windows 8 is a bother because the touchpad gestures are actually nice with it. Just takes some getting used to because there are features that allow you to switch from screen to screen (app to app) but limitations like you can't flip from one google chrome window to another popped out window
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Yes, it does. Touchless, the mouse driver, is limited though as Windows 7 does not support multi touch.
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It depends on the OS you have installed. For my Windows 7 system the drivers were already onboard. When 1st connected Windows searched its own driverbase and asked me to verify the device. Then all was good to go. I imagine Win8 would be about the same. Note that for the touch function to work you must also connect a usb port & the cable supplied with the monitor is fairly short. You might want to have a 6 to 10 foot usb cable on hand to make hooking up easy.
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Yes according to this http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32427/~/windows-8-support-for-logitech-mice-and-keyboards
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No.It should work without drivers. If you want to change what functions the buttons do then you will need to download 'Setpoint' from Logitech and choose the Mac operating system. http://www.logitech.com/en-au/support/5846?osid=14&bit;=64If you have two or more Logitech products that use the unifying receiver you will also need the unifying software. I believe setpoint has it in it anyway.
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Yes, if you have a USB port open. I would stay with windows drivers as I have had issues with my mouse and deleting the logitec driver seems to help.
891999
There are right and left mouse buttons below the touch pad. I haven't used it in over a year so I don't remember if tapping will work.
1110816
Yes. I have an Acer touchscreen laptop with Windows 8. Click free works great!
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You can setup custom gestures in certain programs, I am not sure if you can use the mouse to open a program though.
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No, it does not. I suppose Logitech assumes most will use a laptop's touchpad. I use a Logitech trackball so am in a slightly different position; I just plop the trackball on the arm of the Lay-z-boy and I'm all set. If you absolutely must have a mouse extension, this is not the model for you.